GreekG3358Noun (Neuter)

μέτρον

metron

12Occurrences
G3358Strong's #
Noun (Neuter)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree)

an apparently primary word;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.that which is used for measuring, a measure
(a)a vessel
(b)a rod or rule
2.That which is measured, measure
LXX: chiefly for מִדָּה, also for אֵיפָה, etc.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Neuter)

Morphology Code

G:N-N

Full Description

Greek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

μέτρον appears 12 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Ephesians
3
Matthew
2
Revelation
2
2 Corinthians
1
John
1
Luke
1
Mark
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

2 Corinthians 10:13BSB

We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you.

Ephesians 4:13BSB

until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ.

John 3:34BSB

For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.

Matthew 23:32BSB

Fill up, then, the measure of the sin of your fathers.

Mark 4:24BSB

He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you.

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